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22 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Termites: evolution, biology and ecology
In this video, Steve Broadbent from Ensystex in Australia talks about termites; a destructive timber pest that keeps pest control companies Down Under very busy.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so e.... More
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22 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Invasive Crazy Tawny Ants in south US
In this video, Dr Michael Bentley from National Pest Management Association (NPMA) talks about surviving the tidal wave of the invasive Tawny Crazy Ants in the US.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so.... More
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22 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Pests on the horizon: Spotted lanternfly
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Dani Lindley-Klassen from Defra talks about the Spotted Lanternfly and how it could be a future pest threat to UK plant life.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyon.... More
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22 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 15 - Rodent digital monitoring
In this video Tim Bloomer, on behalf of Bell Labs, talks about the benefits to your pest management business of using Bell Sensing technologies to carry out rodent monitoring.
All information correct at the time of filming. This is a.... More
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20 July 2022
National Pest Awards 2022 finalists announced
RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE
The shortlist of finalists for this year’s National Pest Awards has been announced by organisers Pest magazine.
Organised by Pest in conjunction with the British Pest Control Association, the National.... More
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15 July 2022
Red weather warning: how pest controllers can prepare for the heat
HEALTH AND SAFETY
For the first time in its history, the Met Office has issued a red weather warning for extreme heat in the UK.
Weather warnings are issued by the Met Office when severe weather has the potential to affect.... More
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12 July 2022
Orkin expands into Wales with Europest acquisition
PRESS RELEASE
US-based Rollins Inc, best known for its subsidiary pest control brand, Orkin, finalised the acquisition of Europest Environmental Services Ltd in early July 2022.
Based in Caerphilly, South Wales, Europest Env.... More
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12 July 2022
Programme for PestWorld 2022 announced
PRESS RELEASE
The full programme, details of exhibitors and registration information for PestWorld 2022 is now available.
Where: John B Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
When: 11-14 October.... More
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08 July 2022
VIDEO: Understanding ULV and fogging treatments
CPD VIDEO
In this video, BPCA Technical Support Officer John Horsley takes a look at the subtle differences between ULV treatments and fogging.
ULV and foggers are great tools to have around for insect control. You need to.... More
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06 July 2022
10th ICUP conference 'a roaring success'
PRESS RELEASE
Delegates from across the globe were excited to once again be present, face-to-face, at the 10th International Conference on Urban Pests (ICUP).
Held at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain from 27-29 Jun.... More
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05 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Accidental imports of venomous spiders
CPD VIDEO
In this video Chris Woodard, of Chris Woodard Pest Services, discusses some common species of spider that could be accidentally imported into the UK and talks through his own experiences. While it's a rare occurrence, it is import.... More
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01 July 2022
Grand opening of Chichester PestFix storefront a success
PRESS RELEASE
With local residents, business and the pest control industry in attendance, PestFix are delighted to have officially opened their first of its kind storefront on Terminus Road, Chichester, West Sussex.
“We are.... More
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01 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Invasive Asian hornet: identifying and reporting
CPD VIDEO
In this video Martin Rose-King and Elliott Rose-King from Bounty Pest Control talk about the work they do on Asian hornet identification and reporting, and how you can help.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts t.... More
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01 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - What's the future for pest qualifications?
CPD VIDEO
In this video, British Pest Control Association's Training and Development Manager, Karen Dawes, discusses considerations for the future of pest control qualifications and invites pest management professionals to take part in a co.... More
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01 July 2022
New rural rodent control training programme and CPD portal for UK farmers
PRESS RELEASE
BASF has strengthened its stewardship and support to farmers across the UK by launching a new digital portal offering farmers an interactive rodent control training programme.
The Real Results Virtual Farm CPD porta.... More
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01 July 2022
VIDEO: Digital Forum 14 - Flying into action, fly control by Lodi UK
CPD VIDEO
In this video, Matt Towler from Lodi UK goes through the who, what, where, why and when of pest fly control.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) hosts these free events so everyone interested in pest management.... More
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01 July 2022
LNPS appoints Non-executive Director
PRESS RELEASE
Joanne Beaseley has been appointed as a Non-executive Director (NED) for London Network for Pest Solutions.
As well as being a NED for LNPS Joanne is an Environmental Quality and Resolutions Manager. She manages a t.... More
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01 July 2022
BASF creates new Sustainability category at National Pest Awards
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member BASF has launched a new category at the National Pest Awards 2022, in partnership with event organisers Pest magazine.
Sponsored by BASF, the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award is open to any pe.... More
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01 July 2022
Festival invites pest techs to combat UK’s spiralling rat population
EVENTS
As part of this year’s Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, Data and AI specialist Aiimi will host a hackathon that will aim to address one of the water industry’s most pressing challenges: rat infestations.
.... More
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29 June 2022
VIDEO: Hierarchy of insecticide usage
CPD VIDEO
Every insect treatment we undertake needs to consider the hierarchy of control. We need to consider the most appropriate control technique to be successful while balancing this with the risks of using that option.
Durin.... More
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27 June 2022
New member benefit: Discounted training directly from Wade Environmental
MEMBER BENEFIT
BPCA consultant member Wade Environmental is now offering a discount on training courses for other members and their employees.
Courses are run by industry expert Alex Wade and cover a variety of pest control-relat.... More
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22 June 2022
IPS uses KickStart Scheme to find new employee
PRESS RELEASE
Cheshire-based company International Pheromone Systems has helped a young graduate to secure his first job thanks to the Government’s KickStart Scheme.
Matthew Halton was struggling to find a job and doing vol.... More
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21 June 2022
New Welsh general licences for bird control now available
LICENSING
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today (21 June) published four new general licences for the control of wild birds, ahead of them coming into force on 1 July 2022.
This follows the completion of NRW’s review of its app.... More
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17 June 2022
New member benefit: Discounted waste service and advice line from Reliance
BPCA member company Reliance Service Solutions is offering fellow members 8% off waste services and a free waste advice service.
Alex Whelan, Operations Manager of Reliance, said:
“We recognise the specialist challenges that pest.... More
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16 June 2022
PestFix sets date for grand opening of new storefront
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member company PestFix is opening a storefront in Chichester, calling it "the first of its kind in the south and possibly in the UK".
PestFix is hosting a grand opening on 1 July at 10:30 am at Cedar Park, 30 T.... More
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14 June 2022
Cliverton celebrates £100m giving milestone
PRESS RELEASE
Animal-related business insurance broker Cliverton has celebrated its parent group’s achievement of giving more than £100 million to good causes in a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.
His Roy.... More
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14 June 2022
Pest control football tournament smashes fundraising goal
Beaver Pest Control's charity football tournament raised a whopping £2,789 for the British Red Cross Ukrainian Crisis Appeal last month.
The 7-a-side football tournament was made up of teams of professionals from within the pest contr.... More
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10 June 2022
How to identify ‘things that go buzz’
PESTAWARE
As summer approaches, and ‘sting season’ sets in, experts at a national trade body are urging gardeners to learn more about ‘things that go buzz’.
British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has produc.... More
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06 June 2022
Dealey Environmental acquires MIDS Pest Control
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member company Dealey Environmental has acquired the commercial assets of MIDS Pest Control, an established Hertfordshire-based business.
Managing Director Martin Cobbald explains that they chose to include MID.... More
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06 June 2022
Daera reopen Northern Ireland Wild Bird Licence Consultation
BIRD CONTROL
Daera/Northern Ireland Environment Agency is currently considering the wild bird general licences for 2022/2023 and beyond.
Similar consultations have already occurred in England, Scotland and Wales following legal c.... More
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06 June 2022
BPCA launches 3D assessment on World Pest Day 2022
Training
Today on World Pest Day 2022, we're launching a virtual competency assessment for rodent control, to help newly qualified pest technicians prove they can put their knowledge and skills into practice.
BPCA’s Tec.... More
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01 June 2022
Killgerm Group Ltd announces the creation of Killgerm France SAS
PRESS RELEASE
BPCA member company Killgerm says they are delighted to announce an expansion into France with the creation of a new trading entity, Killgerm France.
Rupert Broome, Group Managing Director of Killgerm Group, said:
.... More
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01 June 2022
Professional Pest Controller issue 107 (PPC107) out now
CONTENTS | PPC107 JUNE 2022
Professional pest controller magazine issue 107 is out now and available to read online for free.
The magazine can be read online or downloaded as a PDF or you can join our Affiliate Scheme&n.... More
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31 May 2022
Pests in the press: January to March 2022
News | PPC107 June 2022
Our regular PPC magazine feature, taking a look at public relations and how BPCA works with the press to educate the public about pest awareness.
PestEx in the spotlight
PestEx was the main story for BPCA i.... More
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31 May 2022
Pests in politics: Winter to Spring 2022
With pest management under the spotlight, particularly regarding glue boards, BPCA has spent more time than ever monitoring what’s happening in the UK parliament and the devolved administrations.
PPC helps keep you firmly in the loop..... More
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31 May 2022
Review: PestEx 2022 round-up
Events | PPC107 June 2022
After a longer than usual wait, pest professionals from all over the world came together for the first time in two years, as PestEx finally returned to ExCeL in London on 16 and 17 March.
PPC's roving reporter, Ka.... More
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31 May 2022
PestEx 2022: PestEx in numbers
Events | PPC107 June 2022
A round-up in PPC107 of the key statistics and figures to come out of PestEx 2022: the pest management show.
SAVE THE DATE
What: PPC Live
When: 22 March 2023
Where: Yorkshire Event Centre, Harroga.... More
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31 May 2022
Should the pest management sector be licensed?
Technical | PPC107 June 2022
At PestEx a panel took part in a discussion titled 'Licensing is coming: look busy'. Here are the highlights.
Papers, please! Pest professionals already operate under certain licensed conditions for som.... More
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31 May 2022
Three decades in wildlife management
Technical | PPC107 June 2022
At PestEx in March, Paul Butt gave a seminar on his experience working in the pest control field, with a focus on the highs, the lows and some examples of cases he worked on during his tenure in wildlife managemen.... More
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31 May 2022
Infographic: Techie legal toolbox
Technical | PPC107 June 2022
Pest management professionals aren’t just ‘ratcatchers’. In order to carry out our jobs safely and effectively, we need an understanding of the law.
Here’s a quick rundown of the most im.... More
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31 May 2022
How regulated is pest management in the UK?
Technical | PPC107 June 2022
Pest management is highly skilled work. However, entry requirements to the sector are lower than other comparable trades.
We asked Senior Regulatory Manager Dawn Kirby from BPCA member company Rentokil to look.... More
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31 May 2022
PestWatch: Field mice control
Technical | PPC107 June 2022
In this issue of PestWatch, guest author Chris Parmiter from BPCA Consultant Member company Pesttrain clarifies the legal nuances of controlling field mice in the UK.
Clarification of rodenticide produc.... More
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31 May 2022
Accreditation standards in focus: Pest risk assessments
Technical | PPC107 June 2022
Food Accreditation Standards can be a minefield, with different specifiers needing different things from you.
In this new series, Grahame Turner from BPCA Consultant member company PestAcuity, will turn his att.... More
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31 May 2022
Reporting pest control incidents
Technical | PPC107 June 2022
If you’ve worked in pest control for any amount of time you’ll have come across poor practice or potentially dangerous incidents.
Likewise, established companies can be blighted by a poor techni.... More
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31 May 2022
Ask the technical team June 2022
Technical | PPC107 June 2022
Field mice, glue traps ban, codes of best practice and rising prices for pest control products are all addressed in this issue of Ask the BPCA technical team.
SPEED VIEW:
There is nothing in the law to.... More
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31 May 2022
Opinion: Who do you think you are?
Opinion | PPC107 June 2022
Regular PPC writer Alex Wade from Wade Environmental is back – and this time he's talking through the opportunities licensing could bring.
Listen to this article as an
audio narration by the author
.... More
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31 May 2022
Am I covered? Making the diversification leap
Business | PPC107 June 2022
Peter Knowles, Director at animal-related industries insurance broker Cliverton, looks at the opportunities of diversifying pest control services and the importance of managing the associated risks.
To s.... More
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31 May 2022
Know your numbers: figuring out finances for your pest control business
Business | PPC107 June 2022
If you’re serious about growing your pest control business, you will have to learn the basics of business finances.
Reading and understanding a profit and loss report, and knowing where all your money.... More
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31 May 2022
Inflation and pest control: Time to put up prices?
Opinion | PPC107 June 2022
If you’ve looked at your energy bills or recently fueled the van, you’ll be uncomfortably aware of how much the basic costs of doing business are going up.
BPCA Marketing and Communications Manage.... More
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31 May 2022
Benefit in focus: Lobbying and public affairs
Your Association | PPC107 June 2022
It’s probably not a benefit you think about every day, but it is one of the most crucial tasks your membership fees help fund.
What is lobbying? How does it work? And what is BPCA doing to prom.... More